Posted 3 months ago

Barista - Playa Vista

Los AngelesOn-site

AI Summary

Prepares and serves coffee and food beverages using various brewing methods, delivers exceptional guest hospitality, maintains cafe cleanliness, and upholds quality and sustainability standards at Blue Bottle Coffee's Playa Vista location.

About this role

At Blue Bottle, our mission is to connect the world to delicious coffee. From seed to cup, we elevate the craft of coffee in everything we do. We strive to build a better tomorrow by investing in what matters: a sustainable future for our people, the company, and our planet.

About the Job

At Blue Bottle Coffee, a Barista is someone who is passionate about coffee, culinary items, sustainability, and creating incredible guest experiences grounded in care and respect. We invite you to grow as a team member and create community through coffee with us.

Please note: this posting is for our Playa Vista Cafe specifically, located at 12105 W Waterfront Drive, Suite C4-108C. Los Angeles, CA 90094.

Our other Barista postings can be found on our website: https://bluebottlecoffee.com/us/eng/careers.

You Will:

Deliver exceptional hospitality to our guests, your fellow teammates, and all of our vendors and suppliers

Make and serve a selection of delicious beverages with a variety of different brewing and preparation methods

Prepare and serve delicious food

Stay knowledgeable about Blue Bottle’s current beverage and food offerings and preparation techniques, continuously cultivating your own curiosity and knowledge through in-house tastings, cuppings, and trainings

Taste our Blue Bottle beverages regularly to ensure quality, uphold our standards, and develop your palate

Create community in our cafes by sharing your joy and knowledge of coffee with our guests, and inspire your fellow teammates to do the same

Support your team by taking joy in the tasks that keep the cafe running smoothly and beautifully—these tasks may vary but can include cleaning, clearing and washing dishes, sweeping, dusting, mopping, cleaning and organizing condiment stations, and taking out trash

Be passionate about the planet and help us achieve our company-wide sustainability goals

Uphold and follow all health, food safety, and safety guidelines

Promote a safe and respectful working environment

Complete Blue Bottle Academy training and 90-day validation post-hire

You Are:

Searching for a career in food and beverage with a dynamic, growing company

Passionate about coffee, food, and creating inclusive hospitality experiences

Reliable and consistent—your leader and teammates can always depend on you to be punctual and bring your A-game

Thoughtful and able to anticipate our guests’ needs

Obsessed with the details, you love honing your craft and understand the nourishing powers in each cup of coffee and each plate of delicious food

Excited about taking on new experiences and possess a can-do attitude

Eligible to work in the United States and 18 years of age or older

You Have:

Existing Food Handler’s Certification required for the state you will be working in, or will obtain it within 30 days post-hire

Basic math and computer skills

A flexible schedule and are available to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays

A few benefits we offer:

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage for eligible employees starting on your first day

Best-in-class coffee training and continuing education

Free membership into the Specialty Coffee Association of America and discounts on events (including Expos and Championships)

401(k) plan

Paid time off & paid volunteer hours

50% discount on all products, both online and in-cafe; this includes food, beverages, whole-bean coffee, and merchandise

2 free drinks during shifts for cafe team members

Flexible spending account & commuter benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Additional benefits information

Our Barista position is a dynamic one! Below, we’ve mapped out the physical demands that are essential to the role:

Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time; you’re on your feet the majority of the day, whether you are standing behind bar pulling shots or walking the cafe floor

Use of hands to reach, grip, turn, and perform precision work; you’re using your hands to operate beautiful espresso machines, pour delicious pour overs, and operate the register (among other responsibilities)

As needed, squat, bend, twist, and reach for items below waist level or above shoulders; for example, you may have to bend down or reach up to grab cups, lids, and towels

Ability to lift, push/pull, carry, and/or move up to 50 pounds; for example, you’ll be handling bags of coffee beans, coffee kegs, crates of milk, tubs of dishes, and trash bins

As needed, climb ladders, stairs, ramps, and uneven floors and/or surfaces; for example, climb on a step stool to change menu slats or go up and down stairs and ramps to storage areas

Ability to smell and taste; you’re tasting and smelling coffee and food, helping ensure quality control for each cup and plate

Ability to listen and speak; you’re listening and speaking with our guests to take and fill orders, and guide and create experiences

The role is performed in an environment that may involve exposure to environmental conditions, including elevated temperatures from food and beverage preparation equipment, and cooler temperatures in refrigerated spaces

Skills

Basic MathBeverage PreparationCoffee Tasting And CuppingComputer SkillsCustomer ServiceEspresso Machine OperationFood PreparationFood Safety And HandlingHealth And Safety GuidelinesPour Over Brewing

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